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How to use Google’s new information agents - TechCrunch
Google quietly shipped information agents. Here's what founders need to know about the UI, pricing, and competitive moat.
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Why it matters
Google has launched new information agents, expanding its AI product surface beyond search. This is a direct competitive move against OpenAI's agents and Perplexity's research capabilities—and it ships with Google's distribution advantage baked in.
The key facts
4 to knowGoogle launches information agents product
Published May 19, 2026
Positions Google against OpenAI agent offerings and Perplexity
TechCrunch coverage indicates how-to/tutorial angle
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